Local

Six multimillion-dollar homes integrating modern tech in Northern California

Stories by Sacramento Bee journalists, with AI summarization

Northern California’s luxury housing market reflects a growing demand for homes that merge high-end design with cutting-edge technology and resilience. Properties showcase smart home integration, energy independence, and sustainable construction, such as the fire-resistant residence built from architectural concrete and steel or the off-grid estate highlighting seamless indoor-outdoor living. Notable listings include a sky-high penthouse offering expansive views and sophisticated styling, and a villa featuring amenities tailored for auto enthusiasts, including a climate-controlled garage.

These multimillion-dollar homes emphasize personalization, innovation, and functional luxury, redefining modern real estate expectations in the region. The tech-forward approach signals a broader trend of affluent buyers investing in both security and experience through architecture.

For the most up-to-date information on sales, visit the listing pages.

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.

A home on the market in Glen Ellen, California listed for $7.5 million has more than 8,000 square feet of paved decks and sidewalks surrounding the main residence. By Brian Kitts

NO. 1: ‘OFF-GRID’ HOME PAIRS CAPTIVATING VIEWS WITH MODERN TECH. SEE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA LISTING

Is that a bedroom behind a bookshelf? | Published February 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by TJ Macias

The 6,600-square-foot Arden Arcade home sold for $4.3 million. It has six bedrooms and eight bathrooms.

NO. 2: SEE MODERN, CHIC SACRAMENTO HOME WHERE FORMER KINGS PLAYER HARRISON BARNES RAISED FAMILY

He spent five years in the private home before being traded to the Spurs. | Published February 8, 2025 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio

default By Bing Crosby's longtime French chateau-style estate.

NO. 3: SEE BING CROSBY’S LONGTIME, ELEGANT NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ESTATE FOR SALE FOR $40M

He surprised his wife Kathryn with the purchase of the Hillsborough mansion in the early 1960s. | Published February 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio

The 7,800-square-foot home in Granite Bay, California, on 2.3 acres is built for entertainment and for car lovers.

NO. 4: GRANITE BAY’S HIGHEST-PRICED SALE IN 3 YEARS IS A HOME BUILT FOR SPORTS-CAR COLLECTION

The hypercars were not included. But you can see how a Ferrari or Lamborghini fits in the garage | Published March 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio

The Grand Penthouse in the tower at 181 Fremont St. in San Francisco is on the market for $35 million.

NO. 5: SEE ULTRA LUXURY S.F. PENTHOUSE, HIGHEST CONDO WEST OF CHICAGO, FOR SALE AT $35M

Views span from San Francisco Bay to the Marin Headlands, from the city’s skyline to all four bridges and across four counties. | Published April 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio

The $8 million home for sale in Los Altos Hills, on the edge of Silicon Valley, is built from steel, concrete and glass.

NO. 6: SEE $8M NORCAL HOME BUILT TO RESIST FIRES — AND TO DAZZLE WITH ITS MODERN DESIGN

The 4,800-square-foot residence is built with concrete block, steel, glass and some copper. | Published April 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by David Caraccio

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.